Water as a human right
January 30, 2012
In India, water is a concurrent subject being dealt with by both central and state governments.… Read More
Asit Biswas: The water profession needs to change its mindset
June 28, 2012
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TW Centre
June 28, 2012
The world is facing many water-related challenges, but none of these are being discussed seriously in any depth by the water profession or at all the various national and international fora.… Read More
Floods in Asia: Lessons to be learned from Thailand
June 25, 2012
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TW Centre
January 25, 2012
The economic damage has varied significantly – minor in Singapore but very substantial in Thailand.… Read More
Reduce and recycle for a thirsty world
June 6, 2012
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TW Centre
June 6, 2012
It’s time we improve water governance and treatment and reuse of wastewater.… Read More
Hunger in a complex world
May 1, 2012
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TW Centre
May 1, 2012
According to the United Nations Population Division, the world’s population reached seven billion in 2011. By 2050, that number will have risen to more than 9.3 billion. As the world’s population grows, so does pressure to eliminate hunger—but progress so far has left much to be desired.… Read More
Impacts of large dams
April 30, 2012
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TW Centre
The main question facing the developing countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America is not whether large dams have an important role to play in their economic and social development, but rather how best they can be planned, designed and constructed.… Read More
Securing the world’s water future
April 30, 2012
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TW Centre
The water sector will meet its greatest challenges from non-water related sectors and issues. Asit K. Biswas highlights key factors affecting the turning tide.… Read More
Clean up of the Singapore River: before and after
April 30, 2012
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TW Centre
Structural, institutional and legal reforms were essential for the development of Singapore and also to reduce sources of pollution going into the rivers.… Read More
Does India manage its water like a ‘banana republic?’
April 9, 2012
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TW Centre
April 9, 2012
India’s water supplies might be drying up and the government is finally waking up to that fact. The question remains, though, if its efforts will be sufficient to avert a possible crisis.… Read More
Water: The price of a human right
March 22, 2012
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TW Centre
March 22, 2012
On World Water Day, a look at what one can expect from, as well as the myths linked to, the UN declaration of this right.… Read More